Shift Leader

Panda Restaurant Group; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Shift Leader to support management and create a vibrant dining environment. The role involves managing operations, leading shifts, and gaining hands-on cooking experience. This position offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Comprehensive health benefits for full-time associates

401K with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and bereavement

Associate discounts

Referral bonuses

Community involvement opportunities

Paid training and leadership development

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in operations.
• Food Safety certification (local requirements apply).

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Manage store operations and lead during shifts.
• Get hands-on experience in cooking and preparing food.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Some high school education

Job description

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Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda’s mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

Role

As a Shift Lead, you will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart of our company, and our people are the key to success. You will:

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Gain skills in managing store operations and leading during shifts.
• Get hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites.
• Develop a diverse range of skills to grow personally and professionally.

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working
• Comprehensive health benefits for full-time associates
• Flexible Spending accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, Cancer Income Protection)
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and bereavement
• Associate discounts
• Referral bonuses
• Community involvement opportunities
• Paid training and leadership development
• Opportunities for management advancement

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Qualifications & Experience

• Some high school education
• Preferred experience in operations
• Food Safety certification (local requirements apply)

ADA Statement

Employees must work in a hot, noisy environment, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work quickly and accurately. Effective communication skills and adaptability are essential.

About Panda

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned Chinese restaurant chain in the U.S., with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a family-oriented culture.

We Value Diversity

We embrace diversity and workplace equality, believing it fosters innovation and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].